Dark Shadows of Emergency: A Blast from India's Judicial Past

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the Supreme Court's decision during the Emergency, calling it a dark moment in judicial history. He highlighted how it overturned high courts' rulings, affirming dictatorship. The proclamation by President Ahmed, on PM Gandhi's advice, led to over 100,000 detentions, overshadowing democracy.

In a bold statement, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar condemned the Supreme Court's ruling during the Emergency, describing it as the 'darkest' moment in global judicial history.

Dhankhar criticized the decision that overturned nine high court rulings and facilitated authoritarianism under the guise of legality.

He also questioned President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's proclamation, influenced solely by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which led to mass incarcerations and stifled democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)